RN Charge; Sub Acute Nights; Culver

The Sub Acute Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient/resident care, the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care for the assigned shift. Directs patient/resident care activities by assigning staff and functions on the unit based on the Charge RN’s assessment of patient/resident needs and the relative skills and abilities of staff, while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise.

Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient/resident on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Ensures break relief and provides break relief coverage for the shift. Troubleshoots and Resolves issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients/residents.

Supervises and directs staff RNs, LVNs, and Nursing Assistants in their daily job functions and provides meaningful input for employee counseling, evaluation, scheduling and discipline.

• Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Saving
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
• Understanding of patient classification and staffing requirements for the patient population
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• One year nursing experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Foothill Campus Only)
• Pediatric experience or completion of a pediatric course within 1 year of employment (Foothill Campus Only)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Prior experience as a Charge Nurse in an Acute Care setting
• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a SNF or Long Term Care setting
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Saving

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing
  - Constantly
• Walking
  - Constantly
• Sitting
  - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms
  - Constantly
• Climb or Balance
  - Frequently
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling
  - Occasionally
• Talking
  - Frequently
• Hearing
  - Constantly
• Seeing
  - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands
  - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs
  - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs
  - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs
  - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs
  - Frequently
• Driving
  - None

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• LEADERSHIP:
  Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the unit, resolving issues as they occur based on experience and judgement. Demonstrates advanced level of clinical expertise, strong leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and members of the healthcare team. Completes daily…